From the venue to the gown to the ceremony to the guests, we’ve got all the details.
Keep reading to learn what Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa’s wedding was really like.
“We love Mexico.
“She really gets our wedding vision,” explained Heather in an interview withThe Knotahead of the wedding.
I don’t need to micromanage and instead, I needed someone to take charge.
I’ll let the experts do their job.”
“Tarek and I want a sexy wedding.
We’re having colors of blacks, whites, champagnes and pops of pink.
It’s black-tie,” Heather said.
So it was very sophisticated, elegant, timeless and classy."
Their wedding plans also included a registry, though they almost didn’t do one.
“After I spoke to my other girlfriends who recently got married, they suggested I have one.
Otherwise, people will get us things we don’t need,” Heather told The Knot.
She reveals that the decision was partly motivated by Tarek’s children.
Both the bride and the groom were pleased with the space and all the fine details.
“It was just so magical.
Better than we even expected it to be.
We are exhausted, but so happy at the same time,” Heather toldPeople.
Added Tarek, “It felt like it was straight from a movie.
Everything was just spectacular.”
Heather’s gown and accessories wowed
Of course, Heather’s wedding gown did not disappoint.
The gown included some fine details, such as a sweetheart neckline, crystal embellishments, and hand-crafted beading.
“It’s so delicate, beautiful and sexy, but classy and timeless.
It goes with the Old Hollywood feel of the wedding,” Heather shared withPeople.
She paired her gown with a pair of clear Amina Muaddi pumps.
Heather described the fairy tale-like pointed-toe heels with crystal butterfly details as “Cinderella shoes!”
“David killed it.
He’s an artist.”
The groom paired his ensemble with black Christian Louboutin shoes and a black bow tie and white boutonniere.
The flowers even matched that of Heather El Moussa’s bouquet!
The suit Tarek’s then-6-year-old son, Brayden, wore for the wedding also had a surprise inside.
Heather’s “Selling Sunset” family was also present.
For Heather, narrowing down the guest list was difficult.
This meant that no exes were invited.
“And we literally danced all night.
It was incredible.”
A dramatic floral arch framed the start of the aisle, with three intertwined arches enhancing the altar.
Heather made her entrance down the aisle with her father, a special moment for both of them.
The ceremony was officiated by Roger Behle, Tarek’s friend and attorney.
Afterwards, Tarek planned a special surprise for his bride prior to the recessional.
“So I looked up, and there was writing in the sky” using environmentally-friendly smoke.
Added Tarek, “It said, ‘To my wife, me and you always and forever.'”
“It was magical.
She looked so beautiful,” Tarek toldPeopleof his beautiful bride.
“Her hair was perfect.
Her makeup was perfect.
She had the coolest wedding dress I’ve ever seen.
I was just smiling huge from ear to ear.”
Another was when Tarek walked down the aisle alongside his daughter Taylor.
“I walked my mom down the aisle.
I was fine,” Tarek described to People.
Taylor, she’s my everything, I just got so emotional."
Guests were treated to sparkling wine and signature drinks which featured ice cubes engraved with the couple’s initials.
A violinist and saxophonist provided the background music for everyone to enjoy, perPeople.
A photo booth with props was included as part of the evening’s fun.
Crystal candelabras hung from the ceiling for a truly elegant look.
The playlist for the evening
Inside the ballroom, the party got into full swing.
“It literally symbolizes our relationship,” Tarek explained toPeople.
He’s tired of being a one man band, he wants someone to live that life with.
And I was a one man band until I met Heather."
As for our favorite part of the meal, the dessert?
The whole night was so emotional."
Added Tarek, “They came up while we were at the altar and stood with us.
“I never knew I could feel love like I have for the kids and for Tarek.
